Transition Support
Transition support for students coming to City of Bristol College
Our Learning Support Teams at each of our College Centres will work with you to plan your transition. Our SEND Admissions Administrator will also contact your school/or setting if you have:
- have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- attend a Specialist School or Alternative Learning Provision.
- come from the Pupil Referral Unit.
- have been in Hospital Education, Home Education or have been out of education.
If you’d like to discuss transition support during your move to college, please contact our Learning Support Team at learningsupport@cityofbristol.ac.uk We are here to help and would love to hear from you.
Our college centres and facilities
To help you get ready for college, you can take a virtual tour of the college centres that host our Skills for Life and Employment courses.
For more information about courses, please visit our additional learning support page.
South Bristol Skills Academy
South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA) in Hengrove hosts Progression into Independence and Pathways courses. It has great facilities for learners, including a quieter space that students can access during their free time.
Ashley Down Centre
The Ashley Down Centre hosts our Sensory, Progression into Independence and Pathways courses. The courses cater for students with a wide range of support needs.
The facilities include a Sensory base, with a fully accessible sensory room and brand new immersive classroom. The centre also has a quiet room for students who prefer to spend their free time in a calm environment.
How to access learning support
You can talk to us about your support needs at any time. This includes before you apply to college, at enrolment or during your course. We’ll be happy to help. Alternatively, get in touch today if you have any questions.
Our college centres
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College Green Centre
Situated in the city centre, College Green Centre is right next to College Green, the harbourside, and Park Street.
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Advanced Construction Skills Centre
The newest addition to the College map, the Advanced Construction Skills Centre is a purpose-built annexe to our South Bristol Skills Academy in Hengrove.
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Independence Training Facilities
Our Independence Training Facilities students stay overnight from Sunday through to Friday, returning home over weekends and college holidays.
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Advanced Engineering Centre
The Advanced Engineering Centre is located at Parkway in Bristol. This college centre delivers specialist engineering, aeronautical, manufacturing and automotive courses.
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Parkway Centre
The Parkway Centre, located in north Bristol, provides specialist facilities for motor vehicle, construction and green skills courses.
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Ashley Down Centre
Ashley Down Centre is a vibrant place to learn. Located near Gloucester Road, the centre has range of modern facilities as well as our University Centre. This centre specialises engineering, aeronautical, manufacturing and automotive courses.
